We’ve read and heard plenty about the best players in the NBA under the age of 25, but who are the most underrated in that particular range?
Luka Doncic, Trae Young, D’Angelo Russell, Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo. Just a few of the names considered the best of the NBA under the age of 25. They’ve all had their inaugural All-Star appearances, and have all changed their teams for the better.
When considering the future of the league, some, if not all of those names will be leading the charge into the new era that will ultimately end when the likes of LeBron James retires.
But in today’s NBA, it’s entirely too easy to get caught up in the flashiness of Young’s behind-the-back assist, or flat-out dominance of Adebayo in the frontcourt. Simmons’ vision is otherworldly, and Doncic has already put himself on pace for a Hall of Fame career in just two seasons.
There are other names however, less mentioned, less flashy, that also have promising careers ahead of them. Five guys succeeding on the basketball court, who aren’t being acknowledged off the court for the contributions that make them so invaluable.
From the latest point guard to fall in LeBron James‘ shadow, to the Atlanta Hawks best young guard you’re not discussing, down to a first overall pick who’s lost out West: our All-Underrated-Under-25 five-man lineup.